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I have this thing, too. It would be interesting to figure out if it is overrepresented in this community, and if yes, why. I googled and found this account, which basically says that it's simply empathy:
Vicarious Embarrassment: Awkward Moments Trigger Pain Centers in the Brain
I am not sure I can believe that.
I have this as well. I would not generally describe it as feeling like empathy from the inside.